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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7440264 | Display housing for computing device One aspect of the invention pertains to a stiffener for a computer housing so as to increase the rigidity and strength of the computer housing. ... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7426106 | Liquid crystal display device In a liquid crystal display device provided with a backlight unit, creak reduction means is provided at least on one part of the areas where members constituting the liquid crystal display device such as the liquid crystal panel, the diffusion plate, the reinforcing... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7414832 | Display device An exemplary display device (2) includes a display module (25), a base (21), and a pivot mechanism (23) for pivoting the display module to the base. The pivot mechanism includes a frame portion (232) fixed to the display module and... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7412261 | Portable telephone A portable telephone has a telephone body (1) with a first liquid crystal display (2) formed on the frontal face of the telephone body, a swingable plate (4) connected by a hinge (3) to one of lateral edges of said body (1), and a ... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7387572 | Gaming machine with a trunnion mounted display The present invention provides a gaming machine with a trunnion mounted display. In addition to a video display, the trunnion mounted display includes a first trunnion bracket attached to the video display, the first trunnion bracket having a first trunnion disposed... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7388510 | Display A display comprises a base, a display module and a sensing device. The base has a sensing region and the display module has a control device. The sensing device is electrically connected with the control device and the display module is rotatably coupled to the base... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7379293 | Multiple split ring cathode ray tube clamp A multiple split ring clamp for securing a printed circuit board on a cathode ray tube, in which the clamp first split ring has overlapping jaws and teeth on each end of the jaws, wherein the jaws and teeth are adapted to engage and hold the clamp on the cathode ray... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7375954 | Computer screen A computer screen for a personal computer according to the present invention includes a main screen, one or more retractable sub-displays, and one or more retractable arms. The main screen has a main display and a docking space disposed behind the main display. The ... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7375953 | Countertop video terminal A countertop video terminal uses a cooperating structural framework which receives and protects the computer control module, the touchscreen module and the financial transaction module. The touchscreen module is cantilevered from an upright tower support provided at... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7369401 | Display monitor mounting apparatus A display monitor mounting apparatus for operably securing one or more display monitors thereto includes a support bar having an exterior surface configuration that is matingly engageable to a specific latch element, the latch element being configured as an interfac... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7356954 | In-vehicle display apparatus A main unit includes a slider and a guide groove. A display panel includes a slider engaging portion coupled to the slider being guided by the slider and a guide-groove engaging portion slidably engaged with the guide groove being guided by the guide-groove so that ... | 04/15/2008 |
| RE40204 | Portable electronic terminal apparatus having a plurality of displays A portable electronic terminal apparatus includes a main body, an information input mechanism, a plurality of displays, a communications mechanism, and a flip panel. The main body has a hollow section. The information input mechanism inputs various kinds of informat... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7333323 | Display system for use with portable display device A method and system are provided in which a display screen of an electronic device such as a laptop computer is double-hinged to a base or keyboard unit in such a manner as to allow the display screen to be opened while the bottom portion of the display screen is fr... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7328880 | Stabilizing system for computer hardware Disclosed is a stabilizing system for a unit having a horizontal and vertical orientation, the chassis cover including at least one wall panel incorporating a recess and a stabilizer adapted to be located in the recess, where the recess is adapted so that in a retra... | 02/12/2008 |
| RE40055 | Positioning unit for an electronic device A position unit is mounted on an electronic device and includes a catch member and a locking member. The catch member defines a gap which has a width that is reducible when the catch member moves from a non-catching position to a catching position and that is expand... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7320152 | Self-latching hinge assembly A hinge assembly includes a main member having a main cam member and a bore extending generally along an axis of rotation. A pivot member, fixed to an end of a shaft extending through the bore, includes a pivot cam member and is rotatable with respect to the main me... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7315451 | Heat dissipation structure for display panel and display module equipped with the structure A heat dissipation structure for a display panel efficiently dissipates heat generated during operation of the display panel, and a display module including the heat dissipation structure is also so characterized. The heat dissipation structure is capable of prevent... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7301585 | Display apparatus A display apparatus includes a front casing and a rear casing, a CRT coupled to the front casing and mounted with a degaussing coil, and a main board disposed adjacent to the CRT to transmit electrical signals to the CRT. A base frame receives therein the main board... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7293747 | Display moveable in two dimensions A display movable in two dimensions is disclosed, comprising a base having a track, a sliding member having a frame for supporting a display panel, a sliding bump disposed slidably in said track and on which said frame is connected pivotally and swings in a directio... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7280665 | Image display device with built-in loudspeakers An image display device has a main display body provided with a thin display unit, a low-frequency loudspeaker (woofer) and two middle and high frequency loudspeakers (tweeters) and a stand supporting the main display body. The stand has a base being just opposite a... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7275286 | Pivot device A pivot device has a pivot axle fastened on a cover of a lap top computer, a seat fastened on a chassis of the computer, and a first ring and a second ring respectively mounted around the pivot axle. The second ring and an elastic device are respectively mounted on ... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7274555 | Stand for supporting a monitor main body A monitor having: a monitor main body displaying a picture; a base member; a stand member standing on the base member; a moving member combined to the stand member to move up and down, that supports the monitor main body with a force counterbalancing a weight of the... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7274560 | Liquid crystal display device An LCD device includes a joining structure for coupling a liquid crystal display module (LCM) and a front case and/or a back case without screws. The LCD device includes an LCM having at least one receiving part or at least one slot, and a bracket having at least on... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7274556 | Display set A display set has a display panel, a support fixed to the display panel, and a base detachably engaged with the support. The support has at least a latch hole. The base has a slot for accommodating the support, at least a latch corresponding to the latch hole of the... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7269009 | Case for covering electronic parts and display apparatus including the same A case for covering electronic parts and efficiently discharging heat generated from the electronic parts and a display apparatus including the case are provided. The case includes at least one partition wall partially separating at least an inner space of the case.... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7258554 | Structure for preventing incorrect insertion of an interface module A foolproof structure for preventing incorrect insertion an interface module is a PCI-Express (PCI-E) interface structure having at least one module stand disposed in a casing and a corresponding fixing frame. The fixing frame includes a first structure correspondin... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7251144 | Display with electromagnetic interference shielding A display includes a monitor module, a base and a shielding apparatus. The base is coupled to the monitor module, and the shielding apparatus is disposed between the base and the monitor module. The shielding apparatus includes a magnetic core and a non-flexible coi... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7251124 | Cabinet cord eject structure A cabinet cord eject structure includes a cord eject port penetrated in a rear part of a rear cabinet molded of a flame retardant synthetic resin, and a movable lid for closing the cord eject port integrally formed via a thin hinge portion on the rear cabinet. The m... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7251129 | Two-way auto-locking tablet PC hinge A two-way auto-locking tablet PC hinge is described. The two-way auto-locking tablet PC hinge includes a hinge base, a central rotational frame, a shaft, a fixing bracket, a rotational cam, a fixed cam, and two positioners. The fixing bracket, the rotational cam, an... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7248246 | Rack mount server with tiltable display A rack mount server or device with an integrated display that has an adjustable viewing angle. An adjustable viewing angle allows rack mount servers and devices to be stacked and still maintain viewability of their display screens. ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7239528 | Techniques for accommodating variations in chassis tolerances Techniques for accommodating chassis tolerances use joiners which enable outer side panels for a front card cage to reference a front side of a midplane, and outer side panels for a rear card cage to reference a rear side of the midplane. The joiners couple the oute... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7233488 | Display device having a retractable supporting unit A display device includes a display unit having a front surface for display, a rear surface formed with a vertical row of spaced-apart positioning hole units, and a bottom side. A supporting unit includes a first supporting rod that is connected pivotally to the rea... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7221563 | Display with integrated electronic device A display with integrated electronic devices. An device module rotatably connected to a main body of the display, comprises a module body is rotatably connected to the main body capable of moving between a first position and a second position, a first electronic dev... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7209345 | Cathode ray tube clamp A clamp for securing a printed circuit board on a cathode ray tube, in which the clamp has a split ring with overlapping jaws and teeth on each end of the jaws, wherein the jaws and teeth are adapted to engage and hold the clamp on the cathode ray tube, and wherein ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7203574 | Self-sustaining environmental control unit A method and apparatus for housing an electronic device are provided. The apparatus includes an environmentally sealed chamber to protect the electronic device from harsh environments. The environmental conditions of the chamber are controllable using environmental ... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7198240 | Structure for an adjustable support of monitor A structure for an adjustable support of monitor including a main body connected to a monitor at a front and a positioning apparatus on an inside for controlling up and down movements of the monitor; and a connecting device pivotally connected with the main body on ... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7195214 | Stand for display A stand for a display having a base, a supporting case mounted on the base, a supporting member mounted inside the supporting case and having an end seated on the base to support the weight of the display, and a mounting bracket engaged with the the other end of the... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7193859 | Cabinet for television set and cabinet for electric apparatus A cabinet (10) for a television set or an electric apparatus includes a casing having a front wall (11) and a bottom wall (12), a key top (13), guide structures (20a, 20c, 20b) for holding a narro... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7192101 | Flat display case assembly A case assembly in a flat display includes a flat display module for presenting a picture; a frame for holding edges of the flat display module; a front case and a rear case for holding the flat display module and the frame in place and fastening the flat display mo... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7177144 | Tilting apparatus of monitor A monitor having a monitor body and a base member supporting the monitor body includes a link member positioned between the monitor body and the base member, a base hinge connecting one end of the link member with the base member in a tiltable manner to control the ... | 02/13/2007 |